MidWest Outdoors

Bass Classic Fishing Tournament at Balsam Lake
2025-07-19 06:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
July 19
Bass Classic Fishing Tournament at Balsam Lake, 246 Co. Rd I, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.
Hours: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Open to the public. Preretistraion required
For info: 715-296-7837.

Bass2Bass Fishing Tournament at Barbee Lake
2025-07-19
July 19
Bass2Bass Fishing Tournament at Barbee Lake, at the DNR Ramp.
For info: 260-403-2672, indianabass.com/tournaments.

Youth Outdoor Fest at Pettibone Park
2025-07-12 10:00 - 14:00
July 12
Youth Outdoor Fest at Pettibone Park, 374 South Pettibone Drive, La Crosse, WI 54601, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Kids will have the opportunity to try fly fishing, shoot a bow, cast a fly rod, learn how to identify furs, fish and birds, play games, interact with live animals, and much more, all in one day for FREE! Youth Outdoor Fest is hosted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service -Midwest Fisheries Center, La Crosse Parks, Recreation & Forestry, Fox 25/48, Genoa National Fish Hatchery, and Friends of the Upper Mississippi.
The event is free, equipment will be provided, and children will receive many hands-on experiences for the whole family.
For info: 608-789-7304, fws.gov/event/youth-outdoor-fest-2025.

Macomb Gun Show
2025-07-12 09:00 - 17:00
July 12-13
Macomb Gun Show at Lakeside Mall (Former Sears Garage), 14100 Lakeside Circle, Sterling Heights, MI 48313.
Hours: Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission $10, children 12 and under free.
Vendor tables $65 ea.
For info: JDR Promotions LLC, Jack Jewell, (810) 858-0078, jackisjewell@gmail.com, greatlakesgunshows.com.

Cadillac Gun & Knife Show
2025-07-12 09:00 - 17:00
July 12-13
Cadillac Gun & Knife Show at Wexford Civic Center, 1320 N Mitchell, Cadillac, MI 49601.
Hours: Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission $8, active military and seniors $1 off, children under 12 free.
Vendor tables $60 ea.
For info: Sport Shows Promotions, (313) 643-5533, sportshows@gmail.com, migunshow.com.

Northern Christian Bassmasters Open Tournament at George Lake
2025-07-12 06:00 - 14:00
July 12
Northern Christian Bassmasters Open Tournament at George Lake in Branch County, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For info: 260-750-8558, rangerman7@comcast.net.

NW Indiana Bass Club Fishing Tournament at Lake St. Clair
2025-07-12
July 12-13
Northwest Indiana Bass Club Fishing Tournament at Lake St. Clair, Harley Ensig ramp.
For info: 219-405-2349, indianabass.com/tournaments,

Anglers Choice Michiana Bass Tournament at Waldron Lake
2025-07-12
July 12
Anglers Choice Michiana Bass Tournament at Waldron Lake, Dukes Bridge Ramp.
For info: (219)309-3286, indianabass.com/tournaments.

Cash for Bass Open Tournament at White Lake
2025-07-11 18:00 - 21:00
July 11
Cash for Bass Open Tournament at White Lake in Oakland County, from 6 – 9 p.m.
For info: 810-875-4275.

Kewaunee/Door County Salmon Tournament
2025-07-11 - 2025-07-20
July 11-20
Kewaunee/Door County Salmon Tournament on the Shores of Lake Michigan, Kewaunee, WI 54216.
Start time 10 a.m.
The annual event is held in the Lake Michigan and Green Bay waters of Kewaunee and Door counties. There were a record 3,891 entrants in 2024, and more than $100,000 in cash and prizes were awarded.
First place is $15,000 cash and a custom-made silver salmon ring.
Tickets to compete will be available at local businesses.
For info: 920-883-9792.

Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s National Walleye Tour Open Tournament
2025-07-10 - 2025-07-11
July 10-11
Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s National Walleye Tour Open Tournament by Federation Angler, at Alpena Municipal Marina, on Lake Huron in Alpena County.
For info: 580-716-4291, jeff@federationangler.com.

Presque Isle Kids Fishing Days
2025-07-09 10:00 - 13:00
July 9, 23 & August 23
Presque Isle Kids Fishing Days at Lynx Lake Resort & Bar, 10683 County Hwy B, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Bait and mentors are provided. Lunch and prizes too!
For info: https://vilaswi.com/events/2025-07-09.

Indianapolis Gun Show
2025-07-05 09:00 - 17:00
July 5-6 & August 23-24
Indianapolis Gun Show at Stout Field National Guard Armory, 3912 W Minnesota St., Indianapolis, IN 46241.
Hours: Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission $6, children 12 and under free (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult).
Vendor tables $50 ea.
For info: Central Indiana Gun Shows, Dan Hedger, (765) 993-8942, cigshows@gmail.com, or Brandy Sifford, (765) 969-2536, centralindianagunshows.com.

Miamitown Gun & Knife Show
2025-07-05 08:00 - 12:00
July 5, 12, 19, 26 & Aug. 2, 9
Miamitown Gun & Knife Show at Miamitown Gun and Knife Show, 10995 Oakridge Dr., Crosby Township, OH 45203
Hours: Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Admission $5, children 12 and under free. Under 18 must be accompanied by adult.
Vendor tables $15 ea. For
info: West 275 Properties, David Bryan, (513) 253-5912.

Lansing/Mason Gun & Knife Show
2025-07-04 14:00 - 19:00
July 4-6
Lansing/Mason Gun & Knife Show at Ingham County Fairgrounds, 700 E Ash St., Mason, MI 48854.
Hours: Friday 2 – 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission $8, active/non-active military and seniors $1 off.
Vendor tables $65 ea.
For info: Sport Shows Promotions, (313) 643-5533, sportshows@gmail.com, migunshow.com.

Greenville Bass Club Fundraiser Tournament at Wabasis Lake
2025-07-04 08:00 - 14:00
July 4
Greenville Bass Club Fundraiser Tournament at Wabasis Lake in Kent County, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For info: 616-232-3439, crausch81@gmail.com.

WMB Taco Tuesday Morning W. Michigan Bass Open Tournament
2025-07-01 07:00 - 12:00
July 1
WMB Taco Tuesday Morning West Michigan Bass Open Tournament at Fremont Lake in Newaygo County, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
For info: info@westmichiganbass.com.

Lexington Gun Show
2025-06-28 09:00 - 17:00
June 28-29
Lexington Gun Show at Ice Park, 560 Eureka Springs Dr., Lexington, KY 40517.
Hours: Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission $14, children $4; VIP tickets $16.50, children $6.50.
Vendor tables $81 ea., prepaid $71 ea., Non-gun tables $100 ea., electricity $35.
For info: R.K. Shows Inc., (417) 567-2002, rkshows@yousq.net, rkshows.com.

R.K. Springfield Gun Show
2025-06-28 09:00 - 17:00
June 28-29
R.K. Springfield Gun Show at Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, E-Plex, 3001 N Grant St., Springfield, MO 65803.
Show hours: Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission: $12, children $4; VIP tickets $14.50, children $6.50.
Vendor tables $76 ea., prepaid $66 ea., non-gun tables $100 ea., electric $35, license fee $5.
For info: R.K. Shows Inc., (417) 567-2002, rkshows@yousq.net, rkshows.com.

Brighton Park Gun Show
2025-06-28 09:00 - 16:00
June 28-29
Brighton Park Gun Show at Brighton Park, 281 Steele Rd., Franklin, KY 42134.
Hours: Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission $10 ea., children 12 and under free.
Vendor tables $50 ea., non-gun tables $80 ea., electricity $10.
For info: Riley & Linda Bright, Riley Bright, (270) 598-7723, brightonparkky@gmail.com, Bright’s Antique World, 270-598-9901.

Taylor Town’s New Era Gun Show
2025-06-27 13:00 - 19:00
June 27-29
Taylor Town’s New Era Gun Show at Taylor Town Trade Center, 22525 Ecorse Rd., Taylor, MI 48180.
Hours: Friday 1 – 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission $10 ea., kids under 13 free with paying adult, $5 for first responders with proper ID.
Vendor tables $40 ea.
For info: New Era Gun Show, Daryl Robinson, (734) 309-9170, wickedtacticals@gmail.com.

Waupaca Gun, Ammunition & Accessory Show
2025-06-27 12:00 - 18:00
June 27-28
Waupaca Gun, Ammunition & Accessory Show at VFW Post 1037, 244 Industrial Drive, Waupaca, WI 54981.
Hours: Friday 12 to 6 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Admission $5, good for both days.
Vendor tables $30 ea.
For info: Gun Buyer Gun Shows, B.J. Keating, (608) 548-4867, keating84@ymail.com.

Take a Kid Fishing Day at Conover
2025-06-22 12:00 - 15:00
June 22
Take a Kid Fishing Day at Conover Recreation Center, 4697 Park Circle, Conover, 54519.
Hours: 12 – 3 p.m.
Celebrate with dad or someone special with a day fishing and try to catch “Marvin.”
For more info: conover.org, Conover Chamber of Commerce, 715-479-4928, conover.org@gmail.org

Livin2Fish Buddy Bass Tournament at Lake of the Ozarks
2025-06-22 06:00 - 15:00
June 22
Livin2Fish Buddy Bass Tournament at Lake of the Ozarks, Drake Harbor ramp from 6 p.m.. to 3 p.m.
For info: 816-518-2041.

Monroe Gun & Knife Show
2025-06-21 09:00 - 17:00
June 21-22
Monroe Gun & Knife Show at First Merchants Bank Expo Center, 3775 S Custer Road, Monroe, MI 48161.
Hours: Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission $8, active military and seniors $1 off.
Vendor tables $65 ea.
For info: Sport Shows Promotions, (313) 643-5533, sportshows@gmail.com, migunshow.com.

Muncie Gun Show
2025-06-21 09:00 - 17:00
June 21-22
Muncie Gun Show at Delaware County Fairgrounds, 1210 N Wheeling Ave., Muncie, IN 47303.
Hours: Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission $6, children 12 and under free; under age 18 must be accompanied by and adult.
Vendor tables $45 ea.
For info: Central Indiana Gun Shows, Dan Hedger, (765) 993-8942, cigshows@gmail.com, or Brandy Sifford, (765) 969-2536, centralindianagunshows.com.

Cardboard Boat Race & Youth Fishing Derby at Fox Lake
2025-06-21 08:00 - 14:00
June 21
Cardboard Boat Race & Youth Fishing Derby at Fox Lake from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Lakefront Park.
Bring out your kids for a fun day of catching fish and cardboard boat races. There will be giveaways, music, and prizes for top catches. Test out your craftsmanship and build a cardboard boat to race against others. This will be a fun event for people of all ages whether they are sailing their vessel or cheering on from the shoreline.
For info: foxlake.org/420/Cardboard-Boat-Race-Youth-Fishing-Derby.

FTF Open Bass Tournament at Barren River Lake
2025-06-21 06:00 - 13:00
June 21
FTF Open Bass Tournament at Barren River Lake, Port Oliver Ramp, from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.
For info: Morris Hogue, happy_hogue66@yahoo.com, 270-606-3321.

Kentucky BASS Nation Adult Qualifier 3, at Green River Lake
2025-06-21 05:00 - 17:00
June 21
Kentucky BASS Nation Adult Qualifier 3, at Green River Lake, Ramp #1, from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For info: Kevin True, 502-319-2861, kybassnation.org.

The BIG St. Louis County Gun Show
2025-06-20 16:00 - 20:00
June 20-22
The BIG St. Louis County Gun Show at STL Athletic Center, 2300 Hitzert Ct., Fenton, MO 63026.
Hours: Friday 4 – 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission $14 (good all weekend), children 12 and under free.
Vendor tables $60 (1 table), $55 ea. (2-3 tables), $50 ea. (4-5 tables), $45 ea. (6+ tables).
For info: BK Promotions, Brandon Kelley, (610) 486-7469, director@bkpromotions.us, gunshows@bkpromotions.us, bkpromotions.us.
